1)Save $300-500 a year by using mugs/thermoses rather than using disposable coffee cups.
2)Buying the most expensive and frequently used items in bulk, including coffee and printer ink and toner.
3)"Powering down" all electronic equipment at night. Turn off their computers when they are done for the day and have the office manager turn off copiers, fax machines and even coffee pots each night -- this can decrease your energy bill up to one-third every year.
4)Switch out your office’s incandescent light bulbs for high-quality fluorescents. Businesses can save up to 75 percent off your current lighting bill over the long-term.
5)Seal air leaks around windows and doors to increase your heating and cooling efficiency.
6)Reduce the number of phone and fax lines to the bare minimum number needed to conduct business without sacrificing customer service.
7)Save paper and money with email-to-fax services. Plans start around $4.95 a month, and include electronic delivery of faxes directly into your email inbox.
8)Sell old or unused office furniture, electronics, supplies and uniforms.
9)Renegotiate your office lease or ask for a temporary reduction during traditionally slow periods for your business.
10)Conduct a thorough review of your insurance expenses, as many small businesses spend thousands of dollars a year on insurance they don’t need or could simply find cheaper elsewhere.
